Dan Petriw: Isles defeat Preds 3-1

Dan Petriw: Isles defeat Preds 3-1
- Dan Petriw

Kings also play Friday so I'd be fairly confident we see Scrivens tomorrow. Also thought as well as the Isles played the first 35, the last 25 was major concerning as a bounce here or there for Nashville would of gotten them right back in that game. A W is a W however.

Kings also play Friday so I'd be fairly confident we see Scrivens tomorrow. Also thought as well as the Isles played the first 35, the last 25 was major concerning as a bounce here or there for Nashville would of gotten them right back in that game. A W is a W however.
- Isles316

really need to be better in their own end at getting it out first and foremost. So many dumb turnovers that should have been out of the zone.

Nelson looks good, definitely playing well enough to stay in the lineup. If I'm not mistaken, isn't Vanek a RW naturally? If so, what about dropping KO to the second line with Nielsen and Bailey and having Vanek slot in with Nelson and JT? If Nelson can keep playing like he is, that first line could be lethal. With KO playing with Frans and Bailey, that line could be lethal too.

really need to be better in their own end at getting it out first and foremost. So many dumb turnovers that should have been out of the zone.
- niteislander

Won't happen until better D-men are on the roster.

Won't happen until better D-men are on the roster.
- Jethro09

Even a no talent defender can chip and clear. They have to simplify their game. That once again comes down to coaching.

Dan Petriw: Isles defeat Preds 3-1
- Dan Petriw

Pat LaFontaine named President of Hockey Operations for the Sabres is confirmed. Not yet confirmed but being reported by Buffalo media, Regeir, Rolston out, Ted Nolan in as head coach.

Won't happen until better D-men are on the roster.
- Jethro09

I truly understand that point but it's the forwards doing it that make me insane. You can not get cute in your own end... Can't!! I think Bailey thinks he is the Globetrotters of Hockey... you want to fck around around their blue line go ahead.. NOT OURS!!

Nelson looks good, definitely playing well enough to stay in the lineup. If I'm not mistaken, isn't Vanek a RW naturally? If so, what about dropping KO to the second line with Nielsen and Bailey and having Vanek slot in with Nelson and JT? If Nelson can keep playing like he is, that first line could be lethal. With KO playing with Frans and Bailey, that line could be lethal too.
- Jethro09

That's what I have been saying since last year. Put KO with Bailey and Nielsen. I said bring up Strome, the other day, but the way Nelson has looked, let him play with JT and Vanek. CC, CC and MM on 4th. Mix and match on third line.

Pat LaFontaine named President of Hockey Operations for the Sabres is confirmed. Not yet confirmed but being reported by Buffalo media, Regeir, Rolston out, Ted Nolan in as head coach.
- Isles316

Good for LaFontaine. Hope he does well and is treated better then he was with the Isles for the 17 minutes he was employed.

Good for LaFontaine. Hope he does well and is treated better then he was with the Isles for the 17 minutes he was employed.
- brodydog29

I hope he trades us back Moulson for our 3rd line and PP .. for PMB, Regin and a 5th rounder.

I hope he trades us back Moulson for our 3rd line and PP .. for PMB, Regin and a 5th rounder.
- niteislander

Yeah, he was real productive on our third line.

Nelson looks good, definitely playing well enough to stay in the lineup. If I'm not mistaken, isn't Vanek a RW naturally? If so, what about dropping KO to the second line with Nielsen and Bailey and having Vanek slot in with Nelson and JT? If Nelson can keep playing like he is, that first line could be lethal. With KO playing with Frans and Bailey, that line could be lethal too.
- Jethro09

agreed

Thought last season carried into this season for the first few games, especially the opening wins and win in PITT but the four game road trip was a wake up call and feel like the new season has really begun. Agree that Nelson needs time with Tavares since they are similar players and Vanek will fit on any of the lines especially with PMB and Regin plus Boulton for physical presence.

Grabner may be having a hard time because of the North-South vs East-West game that they play so he has a harder time turning on the jets. Let the kids play and don't have to feel that Nabokov has to overplay and cover every mistake.

lets not forget the isles played a predators team that was shutout the past 2 games.... it was a nice win, a much needed win and a necessary win but lets not forget its a game they are supposed to win.

1 game at a time.

Good for LaFontaine. Hope he does well and is treated better then he was with the Isles for the 17 minutes he was employed.
- brodydog29

All they need is Neil Smith now. Good luck to Patty. Wonder how Wang feels about this?

Nelson looks good, definitely playing well enough to stay in the lineup. If I'm not mistaken, isn't Vanek a RW naturally? If so, what about dropping KO to the second line with Nielsen and Bailey and having Vanek slot in with Nelson and JT? If Nelson can keep playing like he is, that first line could be lethal. With KO playing with Frans and Bailey, that line could be lethal too.
- Jethro09

I like it Jethro.

lets not forget the isles played a predators team that was shutout the past 2 games.... it was a nice win, a much needed win and a necessary win but lets not forget its a game they are supposed to win.

1 game at a time.
- LetsGoIsles

very true.....and their goaltending was brutal

Pat LaFontaine named President of Hockey Operations for the Sabres is confirmed. Not yet confirmed but being reported by Buffalo media, Regeir, Rolston out, Ted Nolan in as head coach.
- Isles316

Sort of blows that whole "he refuses to be part of a rebuild" nonsense right out of the water.

Sort of blows that whole "he refuses to be part of a rebuild" nonsense right out of the water.
- UIF

or "beggers cant be chosers"
sidenote: i loved teddy nolan......2nd fav isles coach

Sort of blows that whole "he refuses to be part of a rebuild" nonsense right out of the water.
- UIF

Pretty much. Hopefully Isles right the ship . Could get awkward if the Isles struggle and Patty and Ted do well.

Sort of blows that whole "he refuses to be part of a rebuild" nonsense right out of the water.
- UIF

Eh, I'm not so sure about that. What he was 'willing' to be or not be part of was likely based on the moment.

I think it will be interesting to see how well he does there.

Pat LaFontaine named President of Hockey Operations for the Sabres is confirmed. Not yet confirmed but being reported by Buffalo media, Regeir, Rolston out, Ted Nolan in as head coach.
- Isles316

Wow. Awesome for LaFontaine and Nolan. Always liked him as a coach and there is nothing not to like about LaFontaine.

I like it Jethro.
- ses111

Let's see if Cappy does too...

Wow. Awesome for LaFontaine and Nolan. Always liked him as a coach and there is nothing not to like about LaFontaine.
- Jethro09

minus his wearing the ranger sweater